Bachelor of Social Work

Course Details

Be an agent of change in your community. The Bachelor of Social Work from Charles Sturt University, available online or on campus, gives you the skills you need to help people from all walks of life understand and improve their personal and social wellbeing. As a qualified social worker, you will make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities. Social workers are passionate people, dedicated to pursuing social justice and human rights. If this sounds like you, Charles Sturt Universitys undergraduate social work course will provide the educational foundation you need to make a valuable contribution in rural areas, metropolitan settings or overseas communities.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) - To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 272 points. Bachelor of Social Work - To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

To meet the requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), students need to complete 1000 hours of supervised field education. This is undertaken in 2 practicums in approved agencies. Every attempt is made to accommodate students in placements close to their place of residence and to tailor the practicum to suit the schedules of individual students, but such placements cannot be guaranteed.